Magic potion mixed with brains of deceitful person as cure for snakebite. (Cf. D1242.2.) — Mythoi

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Magic potion mixed with brains of deceitful person as cure for snakebite. (Cf. D1242.2.)

Magic. · Magic objects. · Function of magic objects. · Magic object controls disease. · view the constellation · filed as D1515.4.6

Cited in the index

general Africa (Timne): Schlenker Collection of Timne Traditions (London, 1861) 87ff., (Hausa): Tremearne FL XXII 464ff. No. 50.

Within the index

Filed under Antidote for snakebite. (Cf. D1515.2.1.)

Filed beside it

Maid cuts off pap to heal man's serpent wound. (Cf. D1009.3.) Snake stone applied to snakebite absorbs poison. (Cf. D930.) Hind's horns as antidote for snakebite. (Cf. D1011.1.) Body of gnat as antidote for snakebite. (Cf. D1010.) Sight of brass serpent as antidote for snakebite. (Cf. D1268.3.)

Travels with (Thompson’s cf.)

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